Description

Sorority House Massacre – Blu-ray Disc

Shout! Factory | 1986 | 74 min | Rated R | April 8, 2025

Genres: Slasher | Psychological Horror | ️ Cult Classic

Disc Specs

• Blu-ray Disc (BD-50)
• Video: MPEG-4 AVC | 1080p HD
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Original)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
• Subtitles: English SDH
• Region: Region A (B/C untested)

1080p Video Quality

3.5/5

• From the same 4K scan of the original camera negative as the UHD disc
• Solid sharpness and grain retention in brighter scenes
• Blacks are stable, but slightly muddier than the 4K Dolby Vision version
• Detail dips slightly in dream sequences or workprint material

➤ Strong for Blu-ray, but the UHD holds the edge with depth and color. ️

Audio Quality

3.5/5

Mono track holds up well for the film’s age and budget
️ Dialog remains clean throughout—no hiss or distortion
Sound effects (especially during kill scenes and dream sequences) are nicely preserved

➤ Faithful mono mix without gimmicks or unnecessary remixing.

Special Features (on Blu-ray Disc)

• ️ Audio Commentary – Featuring cast members and possibly director Carol Frank (details TBD or carried over from previous release)
• Extended Workprint Cut – Rare, unfinished version of the film with alternate scenes and temp music (new to this edition!)
• ️ Vintage TV Spots & Trailers – Classic ‘80s promo flair
• Behind the Massacre – Archival making-of featurette (from past Scream Factory releases)
• Interviews (if included) will feature slasher scholars or horror historians

➤ Bonus content leans on legacy material but adds value with the alternate cut.

Overall Score

3.5/5 – Fun, Flawed, and Fiercely Nostalgic

This is a great complement to the 4K disc, especially for fans wanting both versions of the film
While the UHD is the definitive viewing experience, this Blu-ray is no slouch, especially with the alternate cut and solid restoration

✨ Perfect for collectors of ’80s slashers, SOV horror, and retro sorority carnage.